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How To Repurpose Mushy Rice (Easy Guide)

Creative and practical ways to repurpose mushy rice into delightful dishes.
Course: Rice and Noodles
Author: Jocelyn | JOZmahal

Instructions

Transforming Into Rice Pudding:

  • Blend the mushy rice with milk (dairy or plant-based), a suitable amount of sugar, and eggs.
  • Enhance the flavor with vanilla extract or cinnamon.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.

Rice Fritters or Pancakes:

  • Combine the mushy rice with beaten eggs, finely chopped green onions, and a bit of flour to create a batter.
  • Heat a small pan with olive oil or any preferred oil and drop spoonfuls of the batter, flattening them to form fritters or pancakes. Fry each side until they turn golden brown.
  • Fry each side until they turn golden brown.

Stuffed Vegetables or Dumplings:

  • Mix the rice with minced fresh meat, finely chopped vegetables, and soy sauce or sesame oil seasonings.
  • Stuff this mixture into hollowed-out vegetables or dumpling wrappers and cook accordingly.

Baked Rice Casseroles:

  • Mushy rice can be the base layer for a hearty casserole. Layer the rice in a baking dish and top with a mixture of cooked meats, vegetables, and a binding sauce like a tomato or cream-based one. Bake in a preheated oven until the top layer is crispy and golden.
  • Mushy rice can be the base layer for a hearty casserole. Layer the rice in a baking dish and top with a mixture of cooked meats, vegetables, and a binding sauce like a tomato or cream-based one. Bake in a preheated oven until the top layer is crispy and golden.
  • Mushy rice can be the base layer for a hearty casserole. Layer the rice in a baking dish and top with a mixture of cooked meats, vegetables, and a binding sauce like a tomato or cream-based one. Bake in a preheated oven until the top layer is crispy and golden.

Rice-Based Soup Thickener: 

  • Puree the mushy rice with a bit of broth and add it back into the soup, cooking over medium heat until the desired thickness is achieved. 

Create Fried Rice Dishes:

Notes

  1. Use the correct water-to-rice ratio when cooking rice to avoid rice from getting too mushy and sticky.
  2. Set your timer and cook rice within the desired time.
  3. Short-grain rice is naturally stickier, while long-grain rice is fluffier and less prone to clumping. Check out my blog on Different Types Of Rice. 
  4. Rinse rice in cold water to remove excess starch.